Rezoning of 959 & 971 South Wolff Street: From E-SU-G to E-TU-C

• When: 07/30/2024
• Address: 959 South Wolff Street, Denver, CO 80219
• Address: 971 South Wolff Street, Denver, CO 80219
• City: Denver
• State: CO
• Category: Spot Rezoning
• Size: 37,500 square feet or .86 acres
• New Zoning: E-TU-C (Urban Edge - Two Unit - C)
• New Zoning Description: E-TU-C is a two-unit residential district within the Urban Edge Neighborhood Context. It allows Urban House, Duplex, Tandem House, and Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) building forms on zone lots of at least 5,500 square feet. The district is intended to promote a moderate increase in density while maintaining neighborhood character, with a maximum height of 2.5 stories and 37.5% lot coverage.
• Previous Zoning: E-SU-G (Urban Edge - Single Unit - G)
• Previous Zoning Description: E-SU-G is a single-unit residential district in the Urban Edge Neighborhood Context. It allows only suburban and urban house building forms on zone lots of at least 6,000 square feet and does not permit accessory dwelling units. It is designed to preserve lower-density residential character with large setbacks and limited building types.

This ordinance approves a map amendment to rezone the properties located at 959 and 971 South Wolff Street from E-SU-G (single-unit) to E-TU-C (two-unit). The property at 971 South Wolff Street is a vacant lot after a fire in 2022, while 959 South Wolff Street contains a single-unit house built circa 1939. The new zoning allows for two-unit residential uses, including duplexes, tandem houses, and detached accessory dwelling units. This change aligns with the Urban Edge Neighborhood Context and will facilitate the redevelopment of this site into a two-unit residential form.

Why it Matters

The rezoning promotes responsible growth in the Westwood neighborhood by increasing housing units in an area with existing infrastructure. It aligns with the city's long-term plans for more housing options and supports the neighborhood’s continued revitalization.

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